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West Seattle news, 24/7Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:15:23 +0100hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2By: WS4Lifehttp://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/car-thief-takes-a-saw-to-the-club-bicycle-taken-today-two-other-west-seattle-crime-watch-reports/#comment-1239742
WS4LifeSun, 16 Feb 2014 21:24:25 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1239742This just makes me sick! I check the wsblog quite often and it seems that auto theft is still as prevalent as ever. I had pretty much the same thing happen to my Honda civic. Back in 2005 they stole mine and stripped anything of value. When they did find it I had to pay the tow company over $500 and just gave them the title. A total loss of over 9 grand did not have full coverage.
I've had many cars stolen and or vandalized over the years. The police do very little to solve this epidemic. I now use a dual handled club as well as the brake pedal club. Turn the wheels toward the curb even daisy chained the cars together. This is exactly the reason why I no longer have Hondas or anything that looks nice anymore. WHEN THE HECK ARE THEY GOING TO USE BAIT CARS!!!
Here is a pict of what mine looked liked before & after the theft.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2077337/1995-honda-civic/photo-gallery/This just makes me sick! I check the wsblog quite often and it seems that auto theft is still as prevalent as ever. I had pretty much the same thing happen to my Honda civic. Back in 2005 they stole mine and stripped anything of value. When they did find it I had to pay the tow company over $500 and just gave them the title. A total loss of over 9 grand did not have full coverage.

I’ve had many cars stolen and or vandalized over the years. The police do very little to solve this epidemic. I now use a dual handled club as well as the brake pedal club. Turn the wheels toward the curb even daisy chained the cars together. This is exactly the reason why I no longer have Hondas or anything that looks nice anymore. WHEN THE HECK ARE THEY GOING TO USE BAIT CARS!!!

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EricSat, 15 Feb 2014 16:46:22 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1238858I don't mean to sound disrespectful, but is there really such a demand for mid 90's Honda parts that it is worth it for "professional criminals" to go through the hassle to steal the car, strip it, and sale the items for a lucrative profit?I don’t mean to sound disrespectful, but is there really such a demand for mid 90′s Honda parts that it is worth it for “professional criminals” to go through the hassle to steal the car, strip it, and sale the items for a lucrative profit?
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RustySat, 15 Feb 2014 11:03:28 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1238548Saw a blue older pickup truck white male driving with damage to the front left slow down and pick up another white male walking with a bicycle wearing a black knit cap. The back of the truck had at least 3 bicycles in it this was 2:45 am on my way home from work coming down the west side of admiral.Saw a blue older pickup truck white male driving with damage to the front left slow down and pick up another white male walking with a bicycle wearing a black knit cap. The back of the truck had at least 3 bicycles in it this was 2:45 am on my way home from work coming down the west side of admiral.
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WSBFri, 14 Feb 2014 23:27:59 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237965Thanks for the update.Thanks for the update.
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StephanieFri, 14 Feb 2014 23:12:22 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237948So the police found my 97 Honda Civic. Found on 23rd and Findlay. Stole some stuff out of it and it is filthy. I am lucky. I am sorry others have not been so fortunate.So the police found my 97 Honda Civic. Found on 23rd and Findlay. Stole some stuff out of it and it is filthy. I am lucky. I am sorry others have not been so fortunate.
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ElisaidFri, 14 Feb 2014 19:49:33 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237741My boyfriend's motorcycle saddle bags have been rifled through twice now, and there have been several break-ins in our apartment buildings parking lot. This is starting to get really bad and management won't put up security cameras as a deterrent.My boyfriend’s motorcycle saddle bags have been rifled through twice now, and there have been several break-ins in our apartment buildings parking lot. This is starting to get really bad and management won’t put up security cameras as a deterrent.
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TFri, 14 Feb 2014 19:01:50 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237693Saw a tall man walking up marine view drive toward 102 around 11:45pm in dark clothing.Saw a tall man walking up marine view drive toward 102 around 11:45pm in dark clothing.
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pinkgooseberryFri, 14 Feb 2014 17:54:59 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237605I am the owner of stolen Red Honda Civic. The car is still missing. This is the third time this car got stolen. Each time, I got it back and it required repairs. I am not counting on getting back this time. After seeing Alex's car, I feel my car is also in the chop shop. I think all the cars got stolen this week were by the same people. I am sad I am not getting my car back.I am the owner of stolen Red Honda Civic. The car is still missing. This is the third time this car got stolen. Each time, I got it back and it required repairs. I am not counting on getting back this time. After seeing Alex’s car, I feel my car is also in the chop shop. I think all the cars got stolen this week were by the same people. I am sad I am not getting my car back.
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A different MFri, 14 Feb 2014 17:40:33 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237594Just curious - what did the mystery door-bang recipient do in response? We have an alarm system (I live in the area) and I tend to think I would just hit the 'police' button, but would be curious how others have actually handled it.Just curious – what did the mystery door-bang recipient do in response? We have an alarm system (I live in the area) and I tend to think I would just hit the ‘police’ button, but would be curious how others have actually handled it.
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aeFri, 14 Feb 2014 17:19:46 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237569As the former owner of the chopped 95 civic (Alex), I don't regret using the Club. I'm convinced, as Onion said above, the Club deters casual break ins but not pros. Having parked that car on street for the last 10 years in the U district, Capitol Hill and now High Pt, the only time it was broken into before now was the one night I didn't put my club on. I'm sure was lucky too, and the anti theft devices mentioned above sound more reliable, but I won't discount the club. Nor having insurance. :)
Thanks for all the nice thoughts but I'm lucky that it was our second car (not wife's more recently purchased car to haul newborn around in) that I didn't drive much. And that it was just a car, not a life or some valuable personal property.
I fact my "lesson" here, since it was parked in front of my house on the street, locked, with a Club on the steering wheel, nothing visible nor valuable inside, was:
-don't own the "2nd Most Stolen Car" ('95 honda civic) if you're livelihood depends on it (mine didn't)
-if you do, park in your garage instead of on the street, if you can
-if you bus and bike commute more often than you drive, it's a sign that it's time to get rid of your car... And I'm fortunate to be able to.As the former owner of the chopped 95 civic (Alex), I don’t regret using the Club. I’m convinced, as Onion said above, the Club deters casual break ins but not pros. Having parked that car on street for the last 10 years in the U district, Capitol Hill and now High Pt, the only time it was broken into before now was the one night I didn’t put my club on. I’m sure was lucky too, and the anti theft devices mentioned above sound more reliable, but I won’t discount the club. Nor having insurance. :)
Thanks for all the nice thoughts but I’m lucky that it was our second car (not wife’s more recently purchased car to haul newborn around in) that I didn’t drive much. And that it was just a car, not a life or some valuable personal property.
I fact my “lesson” here, since it was parked in front of my house on the street, locked, with a Club on the steering wheel, nothing visible nor valuable inside, was:
-don’t own the “2nd Most Stolen Car” (’95 honda civic) if you’re livelihood depends on it (mine didn’t)
-if you do, park in your garage instead of on the street, if you can
-if you bus and bike commute more often than you drive, it’s a sign that it’s time to get rid of your car… And I’m fortunate to be able to.
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BeeFri, 14 Feb 2014 14:32:57 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237386Yes, Elizabeth. This is exactly what I am talking about. After things happening to others, I was talking to the locksmith on California Ave (across from the big Admiral Safeway) and they had one. I imagine they could get if not in stock. They explained to me what it could do & I have been very happy with it. Though we still know someone somewhere might try but it will certainly deter them. Plus, setting parking brake, turning wheels to the curb in case they think they can load it or pull it away....that will stop that idea also. The auto brake is great.Yes, Elizabeth. This is exactly what I am talking about. After things happening to others, I was talking to the locksmith on California Ave (across from the big Admiral Safeway) and they had one. I imagine they could get if not in stock. They explained to me what it could do & I have been very happy with it. Though we still know someone somewhere might try but it will certainly deter them. Plus, setting parking brake, turning wheels to the curb in case they think they can load it or pull it away….that will stop that idea also. The auto brake is great.
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RexFri, 14 Feb 2014 14:22:38 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1237376I saw a very suspicious white male with blond hair about 6' tall wearing black pants and a navy blue jacket carrying a clip board walking door to door along 35th ave sw around the 9400 block last Saturday afternoon.
He would walk up to each door, knock and look through the windows.
Perhaps he was a salesperson of some sort, but I got a creepy vibe from him.
When I walked by him and looked directly at him, I would think if he was a salesperson he would have engaged me and tried to sell me something which he did not.
Rather, he sort of tried to look away from me and avoid contact.
Maybe I am paranoid, but I do live in this area fraught burglary and just wanted to put this out somehow.I saw a very suspicious white male with blond hair about 6′ tall wearing black pants and a navy blue jacket carrying a clip board walking door to door along 35th ave sw around the 9400 block last Saturday afternoon.
He would walk up to each door, knock and look through the windows.
Perhaps he was a salesperson of some sort, but I got a creepy vibe from him.
When I walked by him and looked directly at him, I would think if he was a salesperson he would have engaged me and tried to sell me something which he did not.
Rather, he sort of tried to look away from me and avoid contact.
Maybe I am paranoid, but I do live in this area fraught burglary and just wanted to put this out somehow.
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ElisabethFri, 14 Feb 2014 06:57:47 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1236987I just want to reiterate, as I have in the past, the efficacy of the Auto Brake. I have a 97 Honda Civic that I must park on the street. The Auto Brake locks onto the brake pedal. The brake pedal cannot be depressed with the Auto Brake on it; therefore the car cannot be put in gear and driven away. It's laborious and time-consuming to saw the thing off and makes the car an undesirable target. I think this is what Bee is talking about above.I just want to reiterate, as I have in the past, the efficacy of the Auto Brake. I have a 97 Honda Civic that I must park on the street. The Auto Brake locks onto the brake pedal. The brake pedal cannot be depressed with the Auto Brake on it; therefore the car cannot be put in gear and driven away. It’s laborious and time-consuming to saw the thing off and makes the car an undesirable target. I think this is what Bee is talking about above.
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MikeFri, 14 Feb 2014 06:46:31 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1236982JW, it's called "Lookout". Not sure if they have it for anything other than Android, but it's pretty slick. The also have a storage backup if you want that, I just use Google for backup though.JW, it’s called “Lookout”. Not sure if they have it for anything other than Android, but it’s pretty slick. The also have a storage backup if you want that, I just use Google for backup though.
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MFri, 14 Feb 2014 06:34:34 +0000http://westseattleblog.com/?p=264904#comment-1236972@ JayDee - there was a span of time (about 2 years) recently when one of the most commonly stolen cars in the area was Subaru wagons made in the mid-late 1990's because there were only a few master keys made. I discovered this myself early one morning when I went out to my wagon parked on the street, unlocked it, and realized in my half wakeful state, that I had mistakenly opened the door of my neighbors' almost identical Subaru wagon! That was a surprise.@ JayDee – there was a span of time (about 2 years) recently when one of the most commonly stolen cars in the area was Subaru wagons made in the mid-late 1990′s because there were only a few master keys made. I discovered this myself early one morning when I went out to my wagon parked on the street, unlocked it, and realized in my half wakeful state, that I had mistakenly opened the door of my neighbors’ almost identical Subaru wagon! That was a surprise.
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